New York Mets' Roundtable: the May Awards Show

The first name that one would say when one hears "New York Mets" and "Cy Young" is Johan Santana.

Indeed, Mr. Phillips is thinking along those lines, stating, "Would have to be Santana for finally starting to show what kind of pitcher the Mets were expecting him to be."

Well, the three wins Santana picked up this month were nice; however, some may see the 3.74 ERA in May to be less than Cy-Young worthy.

Fennelly also points out that, "Mike Pelfrey and Johan Santana [pitched] the exact [same] amount of innings (33-2/3)" in May.

Despite the blown save that Bill Wagner recorded, a.k.a. "...the Friday night back-breaker in Colorado," Fennelly believes that Wagner is the only individual on the team worthy of any positive accolades.

Marine reminds us that, "Sure, he blew one save in May, but that's it. ONE blown save. The guy has been lights out and his slider is just filthy of late."

Billy Wagner, please proudly accept the May Cy Young award to add to your April Cy Young award.

And last and certainly least is the Least Valuable Player award.

Last month's winner was Carlos Delgado, and he is certainly in the running for May.

Marine asks, "Have you ever seen a player decline faster than Carlos Delgado?”

Maybe, go on.

"Delgado is the worst hitter in the lineup, and has Mets fans dreaming of Mark Teixeira as a free agent."

While Teixeira would be a great free agent pickup, Delgado has not been the worst hitter for the Mets in May, scraping together a .258 average while hitting five homers and driving in 13.

Fennelly reminds us that, "After a quick start, [Brian] Schneider only batted .215 in May."

Fennelly's vote for LVP goes to Aaron Heilman.

"It's time for the Mets to send him packing," says Fennelly.

Phillips is in agreement, stating, "Heilman. Heilman. Heilman. To think what the Mets could have traded him for a few short years ago. What a shame."

Aaron Heilman, your 8.25 ERA in the month of May has won you the prestigious Least Valuable Player award.

See that, Willie.  It says "Least Valuable."  That means:

DO NOT BRING HIM IN DURING A CLOSE GAME IN THE EIGHTH INNING!!!

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